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Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-01-21
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NOT WHOLLY RESPONSIBLE

The Tide Turns in Favor of Brakeman Wells.
PORTAGE, Wis., Jan. 1s.-The trial of
Brakeman Wells. charged with the respon-
sibility of the Rio disaster. was resumed
this morning.
Long before the hour of opening,
Judge Stewards spacious court room was
crowded TO suffocatien by a crowd COM
posed for the most part of railroad men.
anxious to hear Wells trial The general
verdict is that Wells will be acquitted P.
G. Stroud was g.venn the closing argu-
ment for the defense 1t Is possible that
a verdict viii be reached by O'Clock.
Engineer Little, of the limited express,
in conversation to-day, said. Il do not
think Wells will be convicted He Was
not to blame in my judgment Some
body certainly is responsible. but If rests
with several parties and Just Who Is the
one viii never be known
Nobody believes that Wells viii be
found guilty. Even the prosecution does
not hope to get Z verdict against him.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-01-21

same under the name of the Union Pacif-
ic railroad company. Mr.. Hermann, of
Oregon, proposing a constitutional
amendment for the election of United
States senators by the people of the
states. Mr.. Mattson, of Indiana, on be-
half of the committee on claims on in
valid pensions moved to suspend the
rules and pass the bill for the relief of
dependent parents and honorably dis
charged soldiers and sailors who are now
disabled and dependent upon their own
labor for support. The total number of
persons who would be benefited by the
second section was estimated at 33,105,
and the annual cost to the government
would not reach S6,000,oO0. Mr.. Warner,
of Ohio, said this bill was rather a pauper
than pension bill. Mr.. Springer. of
Illinois, favored the bill as fair and con-
servative measure. The bill was then
passed; yeas, 179; nays, rs. The house
then adjourned.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-01-21
The Mrs. Logan Fund

WASHINGTON. Jan. 1s.--Capt. George z.
Lemon, of the National Tribune, has re-
ceived TO date $47 .o69 for the Logan fund
which, added to the amount collected il
Chicago, makes the total $6o0S9. The
mortgage against Gen. Logan's property
so far as ascertained amounts TO S37 90,
and hence after these debts are paid there
will be but $4,000 for Mrs. Logan. Capt.
Lemon says that the statements to the eff
feet that ths mortgages against Logan's
home have been paid of and cancelled is
erroneous. Her home will not be clear
until all of the generals liabilities are
paid.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-01-21
Cornwall Inundated.

CORNWALL, Jan. 1S.-The broken ice
from Long Sault, became iammed at the
canal and the river overfowed completely
inundating that portion of the town ly-
ing along the river banks. The Stin-
nent cotton mill, the Canada cotton mill,
and Mock's -four mill are flooded, the
operators in many cases having to flee for
their lives. Frank Berger, employed in
the Canada cotton mill was drowned The
loss will be very heavy. The scene in the
flooded district is heartrending. Many
houses are surrounded by water and the
inmates before being rescued staid for
hours in ths icy cold water knee deep. A
large number of horses and cattle have
been drowned.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-01-21
WICKED PARENTS.
Terribly lnhuman Treatment Of a Helpless
Bow

BOY
CHICAGO, Jan. 1S.-A special to the In
ter-Ocean from Pekin, H., says: Gott-
lieb Soneti, of Fremont, came to Pekin
to-day and placed himself in the keeping
of the sheriff of the county. Soneti SAID
the neighbors were preparing to lynch
him and his wife. They are accused of
treating their 10-year-old boy in the most
heartless and cruel manner, such as burn
ing him upon the stove, tying him
to the floor and leaving him in that
position Till his feet were frozen, and
at times whipping him nearly to death
for some trihing offense. Complaint was
made against the father and he was taken
to Jail to await the action of the grand
jury. The mother is said to be even more
cruel in her treatment of the boy than
the father. The boy Is so badly burned
where his parents held him over a hot
stove that the flesh dropped off when
bandaged. 1t is lumored that the physi-
clans say his injuries are probably fatal
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-01-21
A noEhif Crime.

ST. LOUIS, JAN 1S.-Wlliam Ollie. a
cabine. maker As years of age. cut his
wife's throat from ear to ear this after
noon, and then attempted to commit sui
eide by cutting his own throat Mrs.
Ollie died almost Immediately. but her
murderer is still alive, although his wind
pipe is severed The cause Of the crime
Is unknown. There are six children.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-01-21
A Bed of Coal Discovered.

kAUkAUNA, Wis, Jan. 1S.-The Wiscon-
sin Natural Gas and Mining company,
sinking 8 shaft for natural gas on the
Killian farm, struck bed of coal last
Saturday at the depth of about 400 feet
The vein is probably fifteen or twenty
feet in thickness. The workmen have not
penetrated it, the drill still bringing up
small pieces of coal. Those in charge of
the work are very close -mouthed, and
will impart no definite information on
the subject. The company is piping the
gas they discovered some time since,
with the intention of using it for fuel.
The latter has not been found in suffi-
cient quantities to warrant an extensive
outlay in piping i. to this city, bat the
company has confidence that it will soon
be found in abundance.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-01-21
Affairs Of the Indiana legislature

ISDIANAPoLIs, Jan. 1S.-Thsre is no
probability that decision can be reached
in the injunction proceedings before the
time appointed for holding the joint con-
vention at noon to o-morrow. At the pres
ent there is no reason to change the pre-
vious statement that two conventions will
be held. The two houses of the legisla-
ture voted separately to-day for Z. S.
senator. In the senate, Turpis, DEM, re-
ceived 81, and Harrison, rep, Is. In the
house, Harrison received 50, Turpie 43.
and Allen T. Of the four votes cast for
Allen, three, those of Messrs Gates, Glove
and Mackay. were by republicans. Robr
inson Is a democrat.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-01-21
A KENTUCKY TRAGEDY.
A Supposed Clue to the Murderers of the Poe
Family.

supposed Clue to the Murderers of the Poe
Family.
LOUISVILLE, Jan. 1S.-On October 22nd
one of the most frightful tragedies that
ever took place in Kentucky occurred in
the eastern portion of Knox county. The
house occupied by the Poe family was
burned and in the ashes were found the
charred remains of eight persons. They
were the bodies of Mrs. Kittie Poe, Miss
Mary J. Carson, Miss Mary Burns and
Mollie, Axle, Laurie Pearlie and Willie
Poe, five children. It was afterwards
developed that they had been murdered,
after which the house had been set on
fire. News has just reached here of the
arrest of seven persons, all neighbors of
the murdered family, charged with par
ticipating in the diabolical affair. Their
names are Amelia Forms, Bruce Mills,
Palmer Mills, Wright Smith, Elias Jack
son, Mollie Stumper and Pinda Hammond.
The Forms woman is thought to be the
leader of the gang and instIgator of the
affair. She is notorious courtesan and
had great influence over the others who
were arrested. On the day after the muir
der the woman was overheard to say to
one of the Others Thank God that we
burned everything up, there can be no
trace of the crime"
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-01-21
CRIME AND CRIMINALS

ARENspoRF and five others, charget with
murder and conspiracy in the Haddock
affair. appeared in court at Sioux City,
Monday, and entered pleas of not guilty.
CALVIN PLArr. who forged checks for
$4,000 on the Pacific bank of San Fran
cisco has been sentenced to "a years in
state prison
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-01-21
SENATORIAL CONTESTS
Van Wyrkfs PROSPECTS,.

OMAHA, Jan. 1S.-Van Wyck received A
on the first ballot to-day for senator, j.
Sterling Morton (dem.) 80; Paddock, u;
Weaver, 10; Cobb, 10, the rest scattering.
Tomorrow in the second ballot the demo
Gratis will be free to vote for any repub-
lican, and Van Wyck will get a large num-
Der of their votes.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-01-21
The Portage Water Works.

PORTAGE, Jah. 1S.-The committee of
citizens appointed by the mayor to con
slider the question of water works have
reported favorably, and the council will
take action at the next meetsng. 4 fran
chise will undoubtedly be granted to
a Watertown, New York company, the
works to be completed in August next.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-01-21
A Chance for Health
DEATH OF JOHN ROACH.
The Great Ship Builders Life Brought to
Close.

The Great Ship Builders Life Brought to
Close.
New YORK. Jan. 10.-John Boach the
great ship-builder, died at o'clock this
morning. The family remained up with
Mr.. Roach until 1 o'clock this morning,
with the exception of Garret n. Roach.
He remained on watch with the nurses.
DR.. Taylor called at o'clock this morn
ing. He detected the approach of death
and at oLce informed the family that
Mr.. Roach had but few hours to live.
The dying man sank slowly. He lost
consciousness about 7:30. His end was
unmarked by struggle. In the room sur
rounding the couch of the dying man
were Mr.. and Mrs. William T. McPhear-
son, of Philadelphia: John B. Roach, Gar
ret n. Roach, Miss Emily Roach, John
Walton, a nephew, Mrs. Roach and three
grand children. The date of the funeral
has not been decided upon 1t will take
place from St Paul's Methodist Episco-
pal Church, corner Twenty y-secend Street
and Fourth Avenue. Mr.. Roach was a
member of the church. The interment
will be in the family plot at Greenwood
cemetery.
The magical effects Of st. Jacobs Oh
in removing soreness and stiffness makes
it invaluable st all times. Rheumatism
and Neuralgia promptly yield to it.
It is said that silk ribbon is better
lightning conductor than q rod Of metal.
Dr.. Gross, physician at St. Vincsnt's
Hospital, Baltimore, Nd, considers Red
Star Cough Cure perfectly harmless, be-
ing purely vegetable and entirely free
from opiates, poisons, and other marco
tics. Other professionals also endorse it
As prompt, safe and sure. Price, twenty
Eve cents q bottle.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-01-21

Wells is an attractive looking man of
about 25. He has a pale and haggard
look. He had no money to employ
lawyers, and his counsel, Mr. Rogers, of
this city, and P. G. Stroud, were appointed
by the court at the expense of the
county.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-01-21
Fred Lehman Dead.

PORTAGE, Jan. 1S.-Fred Lehman,
prominent young man of this city, died
this morning of blood poisoning. He
was "A years old and unmarried.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-01-21
Result of the Republican Caucus.

ALBANY, Jan. 1S.-In the republican
caucus, tonight, two ballots for senator
resulted as follows: Miller, As; Morton,
Sc; Hiscock, IL. Adjourned.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-01-21
The Spies-Yan Zandt Scandal.

PIrTsBURG, Jan. 1S.-The development
of sensational circumstances in the case
of Miss Nina Van Zandt and her deter
mination to become the wife of August
Spies, the condemned anarchist culmi-
nated to-day in the prostration of Mrs.
John Arthurs, Nina's weakly aunt. Her
aged grandfather, William B. Clark, and
affectionate aunt both lie stricken by the
waywardness of the young lady. The
scandal has created sensation in society
circles, and is the topic of the hour
among all classes.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-01-21
Quay Elected by 85 Majority.

HARRISBURG, Pa, Jan. 1S.-Mr. S Buay
was to-day elected United States senator
by the following vote in the house:
Quay (rep) 132, Walverton (dem) 65:
senate: Quay 33, Walverton 10; Quay's
majority SIS.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-01-21
The Vote in the California Legislator,

SAN Francisco, Jan. 1S.-The senate to-
day voted for United States senator.
George Hearst (dem.) received % votes,
Henry Vrooman (rep.y IL. The assem-
bly, vote was: Hearst 35, Vrooman 40. A
joint convention ballot will be ia ken to-
morrow.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-01-21
The New Conspiracy Bill.

LONDON, Jan. 1S.-Au the newspapers
to-day published an outline of the new
conspiracy bill as it was given yester-
day. The Standard and Pail Mall Ga
zette declare that the pretense of ap-
plying the new law to the United King
dom it the thinnest veneer, make believe
and deceiving no one. The Gazette
continues: The bill is intended for Ire
land alone-as the coerran bill for Eng
land and Scotland, it will rece i've most
resolute opposition. The st. James Ga
zette considers the measure can do no
mischief.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-01-21
To Increase the Capital Stock of the Illinois
Central.

CHICAGO, Jan. 1s.-A special meeting of
the stockholders of the Illinois Central
railroad company was held here to-day
for the purpose of increasing the capital
stock from twenty nine to thirty million
dollars. 1t was decided to issue 1000
shares at the par value of 800, each
to which all shareholders who have
registered the Sth of January should
have the right to subscribe at the rate
of $136 each per share, none to be dis
posed of at a less price than that amount.
The proceeds are to be applied to the
payment of half million for elevator
property at Chicago, and for double
tracking the line to Kankakee
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-01-21
Testing Their Strength for the Senatorship

Testing Their Strength for the Senatorship.
ST. LOUIS, Jan. 1S.-The two branches
of the legislature voted separately to-day
for the successor to Senator Cockrell. Ia
the house the vote stood Cockrell Sc,
Warner sc, Ford .; in senate Cockrell %,
Worner s.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-01-21
AFarmer's House Burned

ELKHoRN, Jan. 1S.-The residence own
ed by David Minshall, in Sugar Greek
was burned yesterday. 1t was insured in
q local company.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-01-21

DURING 1886 there were 1902 railway
locomotives built in the United States
and Canada. The prices ruled low, but
the tendency wGs toward very heavy ma
chimes, so that the amount of capital in
vested in the new locomotives was not
less than $15,O0O,0OO. The production
was large compared to that of the pre-
yious year, but it was not equal to the
natural increase of railroad rolling
stock. The railroads in the United
States use at present 81 800 locomotives,
and those in Canada 1876 locomotives to
do the work of transportation.
AND now comes Arkansas and claims
greater iron and coal fields than any other
state in the Union, with promise that
she will soon stand at the head of an iron
producing state. If this thing goes much
farther it will not be surprising if this
generation generally lives to see Sam Ran
dali and Pig Iron Kelly bowling for free
trade in iron. 1t is now verJ certain that
a dozen other states will at once become
competitors of Pennsylvania and equally
certain .that the iron industry of Penn
sylvania will greatly decline under this
competition against which there will be
no way of obtaining protection.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-01-21
Mchigans Preliminary Vote on L. s. S -nator

LANSING, Mich, Jan. 1S.-The sena-
torial election this afternoon, in the low
er house, resulted as follows: Stock
bridge (rep.) 65; Yaple (dem.) 81; Robin
son Qabor) 5. In the senate the vote
was, Stockbridge %; Yaple 5.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-01-21

THE parliament of the Dominion OF
Canada, has been dissolved and new eiec-
tions have been ordered for Feb. %.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-01-21

In the products of South Carolina cot
ton now takes a subordinate part. The
crop of potatoes last season was the most
profitable grown in the state.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-01-21
Senator Hawley Reelected

HARTFORD, Conn, Jan. 1S.-Both houses
of the legislature reelected Sen. Hawley
to-day.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-01-21

THE Knights of Labor are reorganiz-
ing all the mployes of the coal mines in
the United States into one consolidated
association, for the protection of their
comu1r, interests
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-01-21

AT latest adyices from South America,
the cholera was still raging in the Argen-
tine Republic and had spread into Chill.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-01-21

CAPT. McMIcKAs, of the ocean steam
ship Umbria, has received purse of gold
coin IN celebration of his S0oth trip
across the Atlantic, covering, it is esti-
mated, 100000 miles, inclusive of voY-
a,a. "a Jydia aud Mediterranean ports.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-01-21


The following is related of Gene n
Won Moltke and Prince Bismarck. 80
koniggratz while the result was yet in
doubt, tho statesman approached the war
rior to ask him his opinion of the battle,
He found him sitting sileut on his black
horse, and besitated to disturb his medi-
tationH. Presently, without a word, he
offered him his cigar case. There were
two cigars in it, one good, the other
rather poor. The illustrious marshal,
still silent, took it, inspecting the con
tents, chose the better of the two, return
cd the poor one with the case, and re-
manned as silent as before, while the
statesman turned away with his question
unasked and unanswered.
WHEN the Emperor William travels
his special train consists of three saloon
carriages connected with each other by
a covered way. The imperial carriage
proper is richly hung with blue damask,
and at one end there is a small compart-
ment in which the Emperor likes to stand
when making short Journeys. A small
saloon next to this coupe contains n
sofa and a spring seat opposite to which
is the Emperor's camp bed. Near the
saloon is the study, in which stands n
desk with writing materials, whose ap-
spenrGnce show good use. Upon brack-
ct above the desk is n small model of the
column of victory in Berlin. Adjacent
to tho study is dressing room, fitted up
with extreme care and good taste. A
final room contains two small sofas, a
leaf table and small mirror. With the
Emperor's own carriage is Il carriage for
his suite. Ill the rooms are connected
by telegraph with his apartment.
HrsroRY records some remarkable in
stances of the preservation of the hu-
man body by ombalming. Edward l. who
died in 1907, was found not decayed 463
subsequently. The flesh ON the face was
wasted but not putrid. The body of
Canute who died in 1907 was found fresh
in 1T6G. Those of William the Conquer
or and his wife were found perfectin 1922
In 1898 three Roman soldiers in tha
dress of their country, fully equipped
with arms were dug out of peat mass
near Aberdeen. They were'quite fresh
and plump after lapse of 1000 years.
In I'LL the bodies of Lady Kilsyth and
infant were embalmed. In 1896 they
were found as perfect as in the hour they
were embalmed Every feature and
limb was full. The infants features
were as composed as if it had only been
asleep for eighty years. His color was as
fresh and his flesh as plump and full as
in perfect glow of health. The smile of
infancy and iunoeency vas on his lips
At little distances il was difficult to dis.
tinguish whether Lady Kilsyth was alive
or dead. The question is, What preserva.
tive was used and how applieds
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-01-21
EXECUTIVE CHANBER,
Madison, Wiz. January. 1877

DKxTER z. FAY, the SON of former
Boston merchant, failed to receive assis
tance from his relatives, pleaded guilty
in a Milwaukee court 70 the charge of
robbing jeveler, and was sentenced to
three years imprisonment at hard labor.
He stated that his crimes arose from a
passion for gambling.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-01-21

MANY people in Pennsylvania who want
oleomargarine will petition the legisia-
ture for the right to buy and use it. Be
lieving it TO be as healthy as butter they
see no reason why they should be kept by
law from aating IL if they want to.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-01-21

A KAN Of about thirty years sue
ceeded the other day in palming himself
off on an old Pennsylvania farmer as his
son who had been absent II years. He
remained at The old mans house several
days, giibly talked over the family af-
fairs, learned where the old man kept his
money, and finally left in the night, TAX
ing $1,000 with him.
The total number of pension certif-
Gates issued during the fiscal year 1886
was 81 ,427, against 74,70l the previous
year. Since July l of the current year
42,G73 certificates have been Issued, of
nhich 15, ,339 were original pensions, 49,
914 were increases, 2,713 were reissues.
922 restoratioua, 35s duplicates, 1924 ac
crued, 1872 were under the supplemental
act of July 4, 1886, and small numbers
under various other special acts and or
ders.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-01-21
NO. 25.

50, so5 y, and on account Of swamp land ia-
demnity $sSS 90. ali Of which has been paid into
the state Treasury. Iexpect 10 be able to collect
from these sources for the years 1854 1883 and
1886, Sioo 900 more
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-01-21

AMosG recent deaths are those of Gen.
w. 3. Hazsu, the chief of the govern
nent signal service bureau at Washing
ton; DIR. Edward Olney, professor OF
mathematics in the university of Michi-
gan, and Hon, James Jackson, late chief
iustica of GeDrpia
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-01-21

The disbursements of the state Board of Imm
grafton, for the year 1885, were 50 1892, and for
1885 were S2,628.19. The labors of the Board have
been confined principally to aiding and advising
immigrants arriving; and furnishing information
to those intending TO immigrate. The number OF
persons from abroad seeking bones and esploy-
ment within our borders has been less than in
previous years. and they have been of much
better class, with fewer needy ones among them
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-01-21
FINANCES.

The finances of the state are in a satisfactory
condition. No tax has been levied upon the coun-
ties for the past three years for defrayng the ex
penses of the State government. In the previous
two years tax was levied and collected from the
several counties amounting to 5000, 66i45 for
State purposes. Notwithstanding the large ap-
preparations made by the last legislature,
amounting to about 5000 all Of which came
out of the General fund, there remained bal.
ance in that fund, at the close of the biennial
period, September 80, 1896, shown by the re-
port of the Secretary Of State, of S'S5, tS9 g
These appropriations and the expenses of the
State government were paid without levying a
tax upon the counties. The report of the Secre-
tary of State furnishes detailed statement OF
the receipts and disbursements OF the several
funds and the cost Of maintaining the State gov
ernment Unless the Legislature shall make ad
ditional appropriations, above the ordinary ex-
penses of the Legislative, Judicial and Executive
Departments, no necessity will exist for proyii-
ing for any tax levy for the next two years.